Practice for Your Driving Test at Portsmouth

Explore the real roads around this test centre in photorealistic 3D before your big day.

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Portsmouth
Opposite Fort Southwick, James Callaghan Drive, Portsmouth
PO17 6AR
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About Portsmouth Driving Test Centre

The Portsmouth driving test centre is located at Opposite Fort Southwick, James Callaghan Drive, Portsmouth, PO17 6AR. With DriveSim UK, you can practise driving on the real roads around this test centre in a photorealistic 3D environment. Get familiar with local junctions, roundabouts, and residential streets — all from the comfort of your screen.

Portsmouth Pass Rate & Statistics

53.5%
Pass Rate
4.2% above the national average of 49.3%
2,747
Tests Conducted
Apr 2024 – Mar 2025
1,470
Candidates Passed
Out of 2,747 tests taken
Portsmouth
53.5%
National Average
49.3%

Based on DVSA data for Apr 2024 – Mar 2025. National average: 49.3%.

What You Can Practise Near Portsmouth

How to Practise at Portsmouth

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Click Start Driving

We'll drop you onto the roads near the test centre.

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Explore in 3D

Drive around using keyboard or touch controls in a realistic environment.

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Build Confidence

Familiarise yourself with the area before your test day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I practise for my driving test at Portsmouth?
DriveSim UK lets you drive on real roads near Portsmouth test centre in a 3D simulator. Click "Start Driving" above and explore the area around PO17 6AR.
What is the pass rate at Portsmouth?
The pass rate at Portsmouth is 53.5%, based on DVSA data for Apr 2024 – Mar 2025. This is above the national average of 49.3%. A total of 2,747 tests were conducted, with 1,470 candidates passing.
Is Portsmouth an easy test centre?
Portsmouth has an average pass rate at 53.5% compared to the national average of 49.3%. Pass rates depend on many factors including local road complexity, traffic density, and candidate preparation — not the difficulty of the examiner.
How many driving tests are conducted at Portsmouth?
2,747 driving tests were conducted at Portsmouth during Apr 2024 – Mar 2025, with 1,470 candidates passing successfully.
Is DriveSim UK an official DVSA tool?
No. DriveSim is an independent educational simulator. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the DVSA or any government testing authority.
What roads can I practise on near Portsmouth?
You can explore real roads around the PO17 6AR area including junctions, roundabouts, and residential streets rendered in photorealistic 3D using Google Maps data.

Prepare for Your Test

Brush up on key skills before your driving test:

Roundabout RulesLane selection & signallingParallel ParkingStep-by-step guideCommon Test FaultsTop 10 reasons people failStopping DistancesHighway Code Rule 126Show Me Tell MeAll 19 DVSA questionsRoad Signs QuizTest your knowledge

Other Test Centres Near Portsmouth

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